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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,601.15, 35,329.74 and 14,271.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,601.15, 35,329.74 and 14,271.37 is: 19,694.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,601.15 : 35,329.74 = 14,271.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,601.15/35,329.74 = 14,271.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,601.15x = 35,329.74 × 14,271.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,601.15x = 504,203,703.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,203,703.22/25,601.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,694.57

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